Taipei, Taiwan|A taste of premium aged steak
I heard that there is a great aged steak restaurant in Taipei. I must come to Taipei if I finally have the chance. The location is not difficult to find. It is near Carrefour and Decathlon in Neihu. You can go shopping after dining.
The first thing served was hot bread. Although it was free, it was not sloppy at all. One was sweet and the other was salty. The black garlic thick toast was baked crispy, and the honey bread was sweet and soft. The first impression was good 👍🏻 The first dish was Iberian ham with sesame leaves. The ham was rich in fat and tasted sweet and fragrant. The figs and sesame leaves slightly neutralized the greasiness. The soup was seafood soup. The soup tasted lighter, but seafood was the protagonist. The sea bass, scallops, prawns, and soy sauce all won with their freshness.
Next is the signature dish of Mei Fu - aged steak. Let me give you a brief introduction. Dry-aging means placing the beef in an aging room to air-dry. During the aging process, the protein enzymes in the beef itself break down the beef fibers to soften the meat. The longer the aging days, the higher the quality. This time I ordered a 16-ounce New York steak that was aged for 55 days. It was cooked medium-rare as recommended. The outer layer was fried until crispy and the meat was pink and tender when cut without any blood. The meat was soft and tender with a bit of beef texture. Every bite was full of gravy. The aroma of oil and strong meat flavor near the fat was even more wonderful, leaving people with endless aftertaste.
The whole meal cost about NT$6,000. I can only say that you get what you pay for, especially the aged steak, which is really unforgettable. By the way, if you are interested in trying steaks that have been aged for a longer period of time, remember to make a reservation, because the aging process is too complicated, and steaks that have been aged for a long time are often not in stock.
📍Meifu Dry Aged Steak House
Address: No. 128, Neihu District, Minshan Street, Taipei, Taiwan
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